Vilas County Land & Water Conservation

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Invasive Species Action Award winners!

These volunteers, professionals, individuals and groups have put in many hours taking action to help limit the impact of invasive species in our state.

These awards are presented annually during Invasive Species Action Month (June) by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council, a governor-appointed council that advises the DNR and the state legislature.

Recipients represent all regions of Wisconsin and a variety of approaches to fight the spread of invasive species. Thank you for all that you’ve done!

Read more about this year's winners: https://lnkd.in/ennew8XB

06/30/2026

We can help you learn to identify invasive plant species threatening our Northwoods habitats.

Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Month this month by not selling or buying invasive plants like Japanese honeysuckle, woodland forget-me-not, or invasive types of barberry. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's NR 40 list before you plant!

Access the full NR 40 list at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Invasives/NR40plantlist.pdf.

06/30/2026

A nontoxic way to control mosquitoes

It's set to be a bad summer for biting bugs, but happily, a DIY mosquito dunk can help keep the biters at bay

06/30/2026

High School Conservation Camp

06/30/2026

Middle School Conservation Camp

06/30/2026

This is fun! Anybody can build a native garden and get some ecosystem benefits. Right plants, right place!

06/08/2026

Waterfront property owners in Vilas County: Have you ever wondered what kind of work can/can't (or should/ shouldn't) do on your shoreline? Check out the Vilas County Shorelines 101 workshop and get many of your questions answered! See more at vilasconservation.com.